We are currently working with a Global Sporting Organisation who are seeking a commercially-minded Senior Employment Solicitor to join their high-performing legal function. This is a business-critical role acting as a strategic partner to the Chief People Officer and the Director of Legal.

The successful candidate will navigate the complexities of a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment, providing elite-level counsel across the organisation’s core sporting operations and its dedicated international broadcast and production arm.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Act as the lead legal point of contact for all contentious and non-contentious employment matters across the UK and international subsidiaries.
• Compliance Leadership: Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks, staying ahead of global regulatory shifts to design and implement robust compliance frameworks and HR policies.
• Litigation & Dispute Management: Oversee complex employment-related disputes, tribunal proceedings, and sensitive internal investigations.
• Global Stakeholder Management: Manage the instruction and relationship with top-tier external counsel, both domestically and across various international jurisdictions.
• Business Integration: Provide tailored legal guidance to the organisation’s media and production business, ensuring employment practices align with unique broadcast and commercial requirements.

The Ideal Profile

• Legal Expertise: A qualified Solicitor with approximately 5–7 years’ PQE (applicants outside this bracket with the requisite skills will be considered).
• Technical Breadth: Demonstrated experience handling complex UK matters - including TUPE transfers and high-stakes dispute resolution - ideally within a large-scale, corporate environment.
• Background: High-calibre training from a reputable law firm or a sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Commercial Acumen: A background in or a strong affinity for the sports, media, or entertainment sectors, with an understanding of data protection implications.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to distil complex legal principles into clear, digestible, and actionable advice for diverse stakeholders.

Organisation & Culture

This organisation represents the pinnacle of global sporting competition, reaching nearly a billion homes worldwide. They are a mission-driven employer that prioritises:

• Inclusion: A steadfast commitment to equal opportunities and a desire to attract talent from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups.
• Flexibility: A modern hybrid-working model that balances remote work with presence in their London hub.
• Standards: A rigorous approach to safeguarding and ethical recruitment to protect the integrity of the sport and its participants.